When Private Remarks Go Public: What's News In A Campaign? + NASA's Mission To Mars

Summary: <p>WHEN PRIVATE REMARKS GO PUBLIC: WHAT'S NEWS IN A CAMPAIGN?: When Mitt Romney's remarks at a private gathering of donors went public, the Republican presidential nominee tried to explain while critics tried to pounce. In a campaign where access to candidates is limited, how should the news media handle comments intended only for select ears? (19 min.) NASA'S MISSION TO MARS: It's been six weeks since NASA dropped its $2 billion rover, Curiosity, on the surface of the Red Planet. After a thorough exam to make sure its instruments survived the journey, NASA's scientists are preparing Curiosity for its long drive to Mount Sharp, a mountain scientists say will reveal Mars' history and signs of former life. We discuss the rover's potential, progress and perils with the mission's lead scientist. (30 min.)</p>